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remember, egypt is a nation lived under emergency rule for more than 40 years. it's something that they despise. this time the emergency rule is limited to only three cities burke the question is how will this country, how will the people of egypt, people who've lost their fear to protests react? will they heed the president's call or will things escalate? we're going to find out in the coming days. don? >> all right. thank you very much. >>> an american pastor reportedly faces eight years in an iranian prison after being tried on charges linked to his christian beliefs. he was born in iran and later moved to idaho with his wife and children. the u.s. religious association say it has led to his conversion. the state department is calling for his immediate release. >>> casey anthony wants to start over financially. she filed for bankruptcy friday after an appeals court threw out two of her convictions for lying police. she has no income and almost $800,000 in debt. mostly legal fees. she also is fighting several civil lawsuits. in dramatic 2011 trial, anthony was
remember, egypt is a nation lived under emergency rule for more than 40 years. it's something that they despise. this time the emergency rule is limited to only three cities burke the question is how will this country, how will the people of egypt, people who've lost their fear to protests react? will they heed the president's call or will things escalate? we're going to find out in the coming days. don? >> all right. thank you very much. >>> an american pastor reportedly faces...
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tahrir -- converged on egypt's tahrir square to kick off a revolution that led to the downfall of hosni mubarak and an arab spring that inspired hope across the middle east. that hope, though, has given way to utter chaos and deadly violence. so much so that the defense minister there in the new government is today warning that it could lead to the collapse of the state. protesters this time unhappy with the muhammad morsi government have defied a curfew and instead have been fighting openly with police along the famed suez canal. cairo also has erupted into violence. dozens of people have been killed. our ben wedeman is live in cairo for us. this is democracy, and democracy, ben, is not pretty. but at the same time, why is it that we're seeing so much violence instead of a political action to try to change the government that's currently in place? that was elected by them? >> reporter: i think it's important to keep in mind that this is a revolution. revolutions don't last 18 days. they can go on for years. this country was essentially under military rule for about 60 years. therefore,
tahrir -- converged on egypt's tahrir square to kick off a revolution that led to the downfall of hosni mubarak and an arab spring that inspired hope across the middle east. that hope, though, has given way to utter chaos and deadly violence. so much so that the defense minister there in the new government is today warning that it could lead to the collapse of the state. protesters this time unhappy with the muhammad morsi government have defied a curfew and instead have been fighting openly...
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. >>> a political wound may be reopened in egypt. former president hosni mubarak has won his appeal and is going to get a new trial. an egyptian court overturned mubarak's life sentence in his role in the killing of protesters in egypt. his supporters cheered in court when that decision came down. mubarak will remain in custody though until the new trial starts. the lawyer says the next court date is likely in april. >>> a somber day for families marking the one year anniversary of the "costa concordia" cruise liner tragedy. 32 passengers and crew who died aboard the massive ship were remembered during a mass today on the small italian island where the liner ran aground. the ship is partially submerged still in the harbor as the captain could face charges denying he did anything wrong. >>> the nfl playoffs are down to the final four. the atlanta falcons. it's that game-winning field goal in the final seconds defeating seattle 30-28. atlanta advancing to the conference championship game next week against san francisco. meantime, tom b
. >>> a political wound may be reopened in egypt. former president hosni mubarak has won his appeal and is going to get a new trial. an egyptian court overturned mubarak's life sentence in his role in the killing of protesters in egypt. his supporters cheered in court when that decision came down. mubarak will remain in custody though until the new trial starts. the lawyer says the next court date is likely in april. >>> a somber day for families marking the one year...
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it's hard to own a gun legally in egypt. you need a clean criminal record, extensive background checks and a valid reason. even then you might be denied a permit. out of 10,000 applicants last month, roughly a thousand were approved. >> the bad thing here is that some people who are unable to get a license can seek the black market, for example, just for protection. >> reporter: criminals are also taking advantage of cheaper illegal guns. in addition, egypt's revolution created a security vacuum with some policemen reluctant to go back to work. the conflict in libya flooded egypt with weapons from ka lashny coughs to rpgs. for those who want to obey the law and can't get a license, there are alternatives. the most popular gun in egypt. while it looks real and sounds real, it's not. it's a sound gun. because you don't need a permit to own one of these things, they're flying off the shelves. for those who can own a gun like ali, he hopes the day never comes when he has to draw it. >> if you're going to shoot, shoot with this g
it's hard to own a gun legally in egypt. you need a clean criminal record, extensive background checks and a valid reason. even then you might be denied a permit. out of 10,000 applicants last month, roughly a thousand were approved. >> the bad thing here is that some people who are unable to get a license can seek the black market, for example, just for protection. >> reporter: criminals are also taking advantage of cheaper illegal guns. in addition, egypt's revolution created a...
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the turmoil in egypt. real concern for hillary clinton. she talked to cnn about those challenges and what she thinks egypt's struggling new government needs to do. >> it's difficult going from a closed regime and essentially one man rule to a democracy that's trying to be born and learn to walk. there are clear lessons. you have to represent the people and the people have to believe it. you have to have the rule of law that applies to everyone, not just to some of the people. you have to have a constitution that respects and recognizes the rights of all people and doesn't in any way marginalize any group. i think the messages and the actions coming from the leadership have to be changed in order to give people confidence that they are on the right path to the kind of future they seek. >> the war on terror is now changing. this is the future here. we are talking about drones. we'll tell you where this tool of war is headed next. anyone have occasional constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating? yes! one phillips' colon health probiotic cap each
the turmoil in egypt. real concern for hillary clinton. she talked to cnn about those challenges and what she thinks egypt's struggling new government needs to do. >> it's difficult going from a closed regime and essentially one man rule to a democracy that's trying to be born and learn to walk. there are clear lessons. you have to represent the people and the people have to believe it. you have to have the rule of law that applies to everyone, not just to some of the people. you have to...
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in egypt, 30 people are dead after protesters broke out -- protests broke out in the city of port saeed. the demonstrations began after people were sentenced to death for their role in a deadly football riot last year. the death sentences will be reviewed by egypt's highest religious authority by march 9th. >>> now looking at some stories trending on the internet today. it's official. j.j. abrams will direct the next "star wars" film. it will be the first "star wars" movie since disney agreed to acquire lucas film. abrams is no stranger to blockbuster franchises. he directed the 2009 "star trek" movie and produced "mission impossible: ghost protocol." >>> sarah palin and fox news have parted ways. the former alaska governor has been a paid contributor with the network but turned down a recent offer to renew her contract. >>> and president barack obama addressed the 25th national conference on lgbt equality via video message. he thanked the community for, quote, helping to lead the way to a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect no matter who they love or where they ca
in egypt, 30 people are dead after protesters broke out -- protests broke out in the city of port saeed. the demonstrations began after people were sentenced to death for their role in a deadly football riot last year. the death sentences will be reviewed by egypt's highest religious authority by march 9th. >>> now looking at some stories trending on the internet today. it's official. j.j. abrams will direct the next "star wars" film. it will be the first "star...
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egypt is the beating heart of the arab world. the way egypt goes, so will go this arab spring, and country after country. it has got to work there. >> jim clancy, thank you. >>> back here in the united states, three months now after superstorm sandy, the senate is finally expected to vote on that $50 billion aid package to help those still reeling. remember, republicans, they had balked at getting money to disaster victims unless costs were, quote/unquote, offset and that idea infuriated folks on the northeast. remember, new jersey governor chris christie, a couple of weeks ago. >> disaster relief was something that you didn't play games with. but now in this current atmosphere everything is the subject of one upsmanship, everything is the subject -- is a possibility of -- a potential piece of bait for the political game. and it is just -- it is why the american people hate congress. >> fast-forward to today, our national correspondent, jason carol there, standing in a very hard hit area of staten island. jason, you're talking to
egypt is the beating heart of the arab world. the way egypt goes, so will go this arab spring, and country after country. it has got to work there. >> jim clancy, thank you. >>> back here in the united states, three months now after superstorm sandy, the senate is finally expected to vote on that $50 billion aid package to help those still reeling. remember, republicans, they had balked at getting money to disaster victims unless costs were, quote/unquote, offset and that idea...
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today is a landmark day to the opposition movement in egypt. it's the second anniversary of the violent nationwide revolution that threw out president hosni mubarak. today's marches and angers in the street look very much like the beginning of the arab spring. that was cairo two years ago. hosni mubarak was in power. in 18 days he would step down. the country has seen very few calm days since. egypt's first ever free election put a president in office who has still not closed the gap between the government and a frustrated local and vocal opposition. the population who want even more change. i want to bring in reza sayah in cairo. take us to the scene in cairo there behind you. i understand that protesters have gathered. there are some police officers that are hurt. this is just in cairo alone. >> reporter: yes, suzanne. there have been clashes here. we don't want to blow things out of proportion. here in cairo the violence has been limited to about two streets. behind us there's a street that leads to the interior ministry and other government
today is a landmark day to the opposition movement in egypt. it's the second anniversary of the violent nationwide revolution that threw out president hosni mubarak. today's marches and angers in the street look very much like the beginning of the arab spring. that was cairo two years ago. hosni mubarak was in power. in 18 days he would step down. the country has seen very few calm days since. egypt's first ever free election put a president in office who has still not closed the gap between...
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. >>> a political wound may be reopened in egypt. former president hosni mubarak has won his appeal and is going to get a new trial. an egyptian court overturned mubarak's life sentence for his role in the killing of protesters during egypt's revolution. mubarak supporters cheered in court when the decision came down. mubarak will remain in custody until his new trial starts. his lawyer says the next court date likely in april. >>> hundreds of thousands of people opposing same-sex marriage rallied in the streets of paris today. france's president is pushing a plan to legalize same-sex marriage and adoptions, but it's facing strong opposition from the roman catholic church and social conservatives. the plan, expected to be voted on by the national assembly in february or march. >>> new allegations of gang rape sparking outrage again in india. police say seven men gang raped a woman this weekend. the victim is a 29-year-old woman. she says she was riding a bus home friday night when she was attacked. police arrested six men. they are s
. >>> a political wound may be reopened in egypt. former president hosni mubarak has won his appeal and is going to get a new trial. an egyptian court overturned mubarak's life sentence for his role in the killing of protesters during egypt's revolution. mubarak supporters cheered in court when the decision came down. mubarak will remain in custody until his new trial starts. his lawyer says the next court date likely in april. >>> hundreds of thousands of people opposing...
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exactly two years ago this was the revolution in egypt. and this is egypt today. police fighting off protesters who were trying to remove the barbed wire barriers that protect the presidential palace. people ripping that away. on the second anniversary of the egyptian uprising, violent clashes, like this one, are erupting across the city of cairo. this is tahrir square today. thousands of people gathering. it is similar to the arab spring, the 18-day revolt that toppled hosni mubarak. they're chanting leave, leave, leave. they march toward tahrir square. they're demanding an end to the new constitution and an end to the rule of the new president, muhammad morsi, a man they say is no better than the dictator they forced out two years ago. >>> a woman goes online to find a date. okay. the man she found was no prince charming. she says he hid in her garage and attacked her and now she's suing match.com. we have got that story for you coming up. ts of things. all waking up. connecting to the global phenomenon we call the internet of everything. ♪ it's going to be am
exactly two years ago this was the revolution in egypt. and this is egypt today. police fighting off protesters who were trying to remove the barbed wire barriers that protect the presidential palace. people ripping that away. on the second anniversary of the egyptian uprising, violent clashes, like this one, are erupting across the city of cairo. this is tahrir square today. thousands of people gathering. it is similar to the arab spring, the 18-day revolt that toppled hosni mubarak. they're...
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almost a quarter of egypt's population is between the ages of 18 and 29. more than half of whom live in poverty according to government figures. with the economy at a standstill, many have the same complaint. [ speaking in a foreign language ] >> all the young want to work but can't find work. unemployed so he fights instead. this man is dismissive of the new generation of elected representatives. [ speaking in a foreign language ] >> reporter: no one represents me, he says. i represent myself. everyone who wants to represent me just wants power. all the parties just want power. elections, elections. in a revolution, there are no elections. the police can rush the protesters, push them back a bit, but they can't chase them away. walls don't stop them. teargas doesn't phase them. during the revolution, political leaders came to tahrir square. these days it is considered too dangerous. politicians no longer come into the streets and the boys in the streets don't want anything to do with the politicians. it was the young in egypt's revolution but the old rema
almost a quarter of egypt's population is between the ages of 18 and 29. more than half of whom live in poverty according to government figures. with the economy at a standstill, many have the same complaint. [ speaking in a foreign language ] >> all the young want to work but can't find work. unemployed so he fights instead. this man is dismissive of the new generation of elected representatives. [ speaking in a foreign language ] >> reporter: no one represents me, he says. i...
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most people when they think of mummies, they think of egypt and wrap. but they come from all other than the world. some intentionally and some accidentally due to the dry climate or a cave. we became aware of a collection in a museum in germany that was found in 1994 known as the german mummy project and we contacted the museum back in 2008 and we're very fortunate to create the largest exhibition of real mummies ever assembled. we have 21 loaning organizations in seven european countries that loaned us this collection to bring this to the united states. >> a lot of people, it would seem macabre. but what do we learn from mummies? >> it's amazing. through modern science tools, we're able to learn about ancient people's civilizations. when people see mummies, who are they, where do they come from. it's a story waiting to be told. we are able to tell the age, the sex, how they lived, how they died. it's really an amazing exhibition. unlike hollywood myth, these mummies won't come out and get you. in fact they're awesome. just a breathtaking exhibition. >>
most people when they think of mummies, they think of egypt and wrap. but they come from all other than the world. some intentionally and some accidentally due to the dry climate or a cave. we became aware of a collection in a museum in germany that was found in 1994 known as the german mummy project and we contacted the museum back in 2008 and we're very fortunate to create the largest exhibition of real mummies ever assembled. we have 21 loaning organizations in seven european countries that...
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following the sentencing of 21 locals to death in their roles of the deadliest soccer riot in egypt's history. 74 people died and 1,000 more injured when fans from both teams rushed the field last year. they bashed each other with rocks and chairs. the case, of course, causing a lot of controversy during egypt's revolution in 2011, well-organized soccer fan clubs became revolutionaries, taking on brutal government forces. when the soccer riots happened, questions and conspiracy theories began to swirl. many believe police allowed the violence to take place as payback. >>> did lance armstrong lie during his oprah winfrey interview? some of his critics think so. armstrong says he stopped doping in 2005 and didn't dope when he made his comeback in 2009 and 2010. director of the u.s. anti-doping agency told "60 minutes" why he thinks armstrong is not telling the truth. >> there's a five-year statute on a fraud criminal charge. so the five years today would have been expired. however, if the last point of his doping, as we alleged and proved in our recent decision, was in 2010, then the st
following the sentencing of 21 locals to death in their roles of the deadliest soccer riot in egypt's history. 74 people died and 1,000 more injured when fans from both teams rushed the field last year. they bashed each other with rocks and chairs. the case, of course, causing a lot of controversy during egypt's revolution in 2011, well-organized soccer fan clubs became revolutionaries, taking on brutal government forces. when the soccer riots happened, questions and conspiracy theories began...
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. >>> want to take you to egypt now where its own defense minister says the nation is on the brink of collapse. amid all this fighting on the streets today, a shift in the political landscape. a hard line islamist party that has up until now supported president mohamed morsi is now in talks with secular opposition groups. and in her final week here as secretary of state, hillary clinton had these words for morsi. >> i think the messages and the actions coming from the leadership, you know, have to be changed in order to give people confidence that they're on the right path. >> cnn international senior correspondent ben wedeman is in cairo. ben, i know you call cairo your second home. is the country -- is it truly on the brink of collapse? >> reporter: well, i think what the minister of defense was talking about, the state, the government, being on the brink of collapse. the concern is that with this continued clashes, and these outbreaks of clashes that are happening with regular frequency, with the political logjam that exists between the muslim brotherhood led government and the opp
. >>> want to take you to egypt now where its own defense minister says the nation is on the brink of collapse. amid all this fighting on the streets today, a shift in the political landscape. a hard line islamist party that has up until now supported president mohamed morsi is now in talks with secular opposition groups. and in her final week here as secretary of state, hillary clinton had these words for morsi. >> i think the messages and the actions coming from the leadership,...